PARENTS can now avail of the hearing screening tests for their babies for the prevention, early diagnosis, and intervention of hearing loss among infants and newborns.

The hearing screening machines donated by the Department of Health (DOH) Ilocos Region  are available in Bolinao, Umingan, Dasol, Manaoag, and Pozorrubio.

Dr. Dalvie Casilang, chief of the Pangasinan hospital management system office, said the newborn hearing screening machines “mean so much and could spell a huge difference” in the lives of people who may have been born with hearing concerns.

“Through early detection, lives could change,” Casilang said.

DOH Regional Director Paula Paz Sydiongco said it is important for all infants to have hearing screening especially during their early development, because it can affect their ability to communicate effectively.

Cyrus Jed Ramos, regional coordinator for newborn screening, said a total of 16,884 infants had been screened from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023.

DOH Assistant Regional Director Rodolfo Antonio Albornoz  is encouraging mothers of newborns to submit their child to hearing screening test to ensure their health and safety. (PangasinanPIO)

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